Employers and fleets
Plain guides for building a work driving safety program and protecting every worker
Driving is part of many jobs, from delivery routes to sales calls and road work. This page brings together our guides for employers, fleet managers and safety leads, from writing driving policies to choosing safer vehicles and protecting workers on foot in yards and work zones.
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I'm starting a safety programSteps, driver checks, training and pledgesSee these guidesI need a driving policyPhones, alcohol, seat belts, fatigue and weatherSee these guidesI manage a fleetSafer vehicles, inspections, cameras and telematicsSee these guidesMy workers drive their own carsDelivery, rideshare and insurance gapsSee these guidesI run a yard, dock or lotForklifts, walkways, bollards and lightingSee these guidesI manage road crewsWork zone gear, alarms and traffic controlSee these guides
Build a work driving safety program
A good program covers who may drive, how they are trained and what happens after a crash or near miss. These guides walk you through each step, including for workers who are young or older.
Start hereWorkplace motor vehicle safety program: a step by step employer guideSet up work driving rules, license checks, safer vehicles and a 90 day planRead the guideDriver qualification for work: license checks, MVRs and who may driveHow to decide who may drive for work, check records fairly and reauthorize after a crashRead the guideEmployee driver training: how to train and road test workers who drivePlan training that changes behavior, from orientation and road tests to retraining and recordsRead the guideYoung workers who drive: how employers can keep new drivers safeHow to protect young workers who drive, from federal teen rules to safer schedulesRead the guideOlder employees who drive for work: an employer guide that puts function firstHow to judge driving by function, not age, and keep older workers safe on the roadRead the guideWork crash and near miss investigation: a step by step employer guideWhat to do after a work crash or near miss, from the scene to lasting fixesRead the guideSafe driving pledge templatesPick the pledge that fits your group, make it specific and print itRead the guide
Driving policies that protect workers
Clear rules on phones, alcohol and drugs, seat belts, fatigue and bad weather help every worker get home safely. These guides explain what to include and how to make the rules stick.
Start hereDistracted driving policy at work: a guide for employers and driversHow to build a workplace driving policy that works, from dispatch rules to realistic schedulesRead the guideWorkplace driving impairment: alcohol, drug and medication policiesSet fit for duty rules on alcohol, drugs, medicines and cannabis for employees who driveRead the guideWork vehicle seat belt policy: get every rider buckled on every tripHow to write and enforce a belt rule for every seat and every tripRead the guideWork driving fatigue: safer shifts, schedules and trip rules for employersHow night shifts, overtime and tight schedules raise crash risk and how to manage fatigueRead the guideELDs and driver fatigue: what electronic logs show, what they miss and how to plan real restWhat electronic logs record, where they fall short and how to schedule for real restRead the guideJourney management for work drivers: weather, breakdowns and check insHow to plan work trips, set weather rules and track drivers with check insRead the guidePhone lockout and blocking tools: how families and employers can choose and roll one outChoose a safe blocking tool and roll it out so drivers leave it switched onRead the guideDistracted driving laws by state: 2026 guide to phone and texting rulesWhich states ban handheld phones and texting, how exceptions work and how to check your lawRead the guide
Fleet vehicles, cameras and telematics
Choose vehicles with strong safety features, inspect them often and use cameras and telematics to coach drivers. Trucks and large vans also need the right rollover, underride and visibility equipment.
Start hereFleet vehicle safety: how to choose, maintain and inspect work vehiclesHow to buy safer work vehicles and keep them safe through maintenance and inspectionsRead the guideDigital pre trip inspections and maintenance tracking: find defects and prove repairsHow an inspection app moves each reported defect to a repair and keeps the proofRead the guideFleet telematics and driver cameras: how to coach drivers, not punish themUse telematics and cameras to coach drivers fairly, protect privacy and measure real changeRead the guideRoad facing dash cameras for work fleets: mounting rules, retention and evidenceHow to mount, buy and run fleet cameras and keep clips usable as evidenceRead the guideMulti camera fleet video systems: how to cover the blind areas of large vehiclesWhich cameras to fit, what federal mirror rules allow and how to test coverageRead the guideDriver fatigue and attention monitors: how they work and what to do when one warns youWhat drowsiness alerts catch, what they miss and why the right response is to restRead the guideVehicle aware routing software: keep trucks and vans off low bridges and restricted roadsHow to set up a vehicle profile, choose the software and know when the sign winsRead the guideTruck rollover and stability control: what FMVSS 136 requires and what it cannot doSee which trucks need stability control and why speed and load still set the limitRead the guideTruck underride guards: how they work, what the rules cover and how to check themWhere federal rules stop, how to choose a labeled guard and how to inspect itRead the guideTruck and trailer reflective tape and reflectors: rules, placement and upkeepLearn which trailers need markings, where tape goes and how to keep it workingRead the guideOverheight vehicle detection: how warning systems help prevent bridge strikesHow layered signs and detectors warn tall vehicles and what to ask your road ownerRead the guide
Cargo, trailers and loading
Loose cargo and badly hitched trailers can cause crashes and injuries. Learn how to secure every load, match tiedowns to the weight and keep trailers from moving at the dock.
Start hereWork vehicle cargo, tools and trailers: how to secure every loadHow crews can secure tools, ladders and trailers and stay within weight ratingsRead the guideRated tiedowns, chains and anchor points: matching working load limits to your cargoRead strap and chain ratings, check anchors and retire worn gear before it failsRead the guideTrailer hitches, couplers and safety chains: how to match ratings and cross the chainsFind your true towing limit, match ball to coupler and connect the chains safelyRead the guideDock wheel chocks and vehicle restraints: how to stop trailer creep and early departureHow chocks and dock restraints work, what the rules require and how to use themRead the guideSlow moving vehicle emblems and warning lights for tractors, buggies and golf cartsWhat the orange triangle means, what states require and how to keep it brightRead the guide
Delivery, rideshare and personal cars for work
When workers use their own or rented cars, or drive for delivery and rideshare apps, insurance and safety gaps can appear. These guides help employers and drivers close them.
Start herePersonal and rental cars for work: a safety guide for employersHow to keep employees safe when they drive their own or rental cars for workRead the guideUsing your personal car for work: where your personal auto coverage can stopWhat to ask your employer and insurer before you drive your own car for workRead the guideRideshare insurance gaps: how your coverage changes from app off to passenger aboardWhich coverage applies in each phase of a rideshare shift and how to fill the gapsRead the guideDelivery driver car insurance: where a personal policy can stop and how to close the gapCheck your coverage for each stage of a delivery shift and pick the right fixRead the guideSafe curbside stops for delivery and rideshare drivers: a guide for drivers and employersHow to plan stops, load and pick up without blocking lanes, crosswalks or ridersRead the guideBlocking the bike lane: why a quick stop pushes riders into trafficWhat happens when you stop in a bike lane, and where to pull over insteadRead the guide
Yards, docks and parking lots
Workers on foot are at risk wherever vehicles move nearby. Learn how walkways, barriers, mirrors, lighting and speed controls keep people and vehicles apart.
Start hereGuardrails, pedestrian barriers and walkways: keeping people and vehicles apart at workHow to map crossings, choose the right barrier and keep walkways clear and workingRead the guideForklift proximity alerts and pedestrian warning lights: what they add and missHow alerts and lights work, why they fail and how to choose and check themRead the guideEngineered protective bollards: how crash rated posts differ from decorative onesHow to match a bollard to the real vehicle threat and check its test evidenceRead the guideConvex traffic mirrors: what they can and cannot do in garages, driveways and lotsHow to place, choose and use a corner mirror without trusting it too muchRead the guideParking lot lighting: how to light conflict points, control glare and use motion sensorsWhere to put light first, how to keep glare down and when sensors make senseRead the guideParking lot signs, markings and one way arrows: how to make a lot safer to walkHow to plan clear arrows, crossings and signs, and keep them visible day and nightRead the guideSpeed humps and cushions on private property: how to decide, design and maintain themHow to choose, place and maintain raised devices in parking lots and private roadsRead the guideParking stops and wheel stops: what they protect and the trip hazards they can createHow to place and maintain wheel stops so they guide cars without tripping peopleRead the guideVehicle gate safety: entrapment sensors, monitored controls and safe queuingHow to protect people from moving gates and keep waiting cars off the streetRead the guide
Road crews and work zones
Road crews work close to moving traffic. Our road crews and work zones page brings together every guide on high visibility gear, intrusion alarms, protective trucks and the signs, cones and signals that guide drivers.
Emergency gear for work vehicles
The right gear in every vehicle helps workers act fast after a crash or breakdown. Learn what to carry and the training that goes with it.
Start hereAutomated external defibrillators (AEDs): how they work, vehicle use, training and upkeepHow to use an AED, keep it ready in a vehicle and follow your state’s rulesRead the guideCar first aid kit and gloves: what to pack, the training to match and scene safetyBuild a kit in layers, pick the right gloves and restock it on a scheduleRead the guideBleeding control kits and Stop the Bleed training: what is inside and when to actChoose a reliable kit, learn how tourniquets work and keep your skills readyRead the guideVehicle fire extinguishers: ratings, mounting and when to walk awayHow to read an extinguisher label, mount it securely and know when to get clearRead the guideReflective warning triangles: how to choose them, set them out and know when to skip themPick a triangle that meets the federal standard, set it out safely and care for itRead the guideReflective vest for drivers: pick an ANSI class, keep it in reach and wear it rightWhat vest labels mean, where to store one and how to step out safelyRead the guide
More to read
Want to read more? Browse every workplace and fleet guide in our library, or see our winter driving guides for work drivers.
These guides offer general education, not legal, insurance or regulatory advice. Workplace and transportation rules differ by state, industry and vehicle type, so check the rules that apply to your fleet. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
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